Winterhalter Elementary School serves 638 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
638 students
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2001–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2001–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
99%
18%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1996–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Winterhalter Elementary School?
638 students attend Winterhalter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Winterhalter Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winterhalter Elementary School?
Winterhalter Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Winterhalter Elementary School offer ?
Winterhalter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Winterhalter Elementary School part of?
Winterhalter Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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